1988 BMW M3 Convertible
Somewhat of an oxymoron, BMW produced over 700 examples of the E30 M3 Cabriolet which were offered to the European markets.
In Detail
| tags | e30, 3er |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Germany |
| production | 786 |
| price $ | $ 34,000 |
| engine | Water Cooled, Inline-4 |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 2302 cc / 140.5 in³ |
| bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in |
| stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in |
| compression | 10.5:1 |
| power | 143.2 kw / 192.0 bhp @ 6750 rpm |
| specific output | 83.41 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 147.69 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 230.5 nm / 170.0 ft lbs @ 4750 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 205/55VR-16 |
| rear tires | 205/55VR-16 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Coils Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Semi-Traling Arm w/Coils Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2565 mm / 101.0 in |
| front track | 1412 mm / 55.6 in |
| rear track | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| length | 4346 mm / 171.1 in |
| width | 1679 mm / 66.1 in |
| height | 1369 mm / 53.9 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.83:1, 2.20:1, 1.40:1, 1.00:1, 0.81:1 |
| final drive | 4.10:1 |
| top speed | ~228.5 kph / 142.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~7.0 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~19.8 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.4 seconds |
Auction Sales History
1989 BMW E30 M3 Convertible WBSBBO1O602385028 – sold for $77,000 Rare Convertible Version of the Iconic E30 M3. Believed to Have Traveled Approximately 38,000 Miles from New. European Market Car in a Beautiful Color Combination. Fine Example of German Engineering Excellence. Accompanied by Manuals and Service Receipts.
Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company
